12 days post op 550 cc silicon gel Right side comfortable, left side tender n high. Swelling in cleavage towards clavicle. Occasional cramping. Minimal pain for first 10 days. I have a newborn (15 lbs) who after 10day recovery Im caring for again. Im careful when I lift him. Increase in pain on left side(day 11) n right side n shoulder blades(day 12). Slight increase in swelling n a bit more firm. Im icing and massaging. Am I damaging them?

Post augmentation pain with lifting

June 14th, 2014

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Thank youfor your question. You have a very nice natural result. You should refrain from too much lifting for the first 6 weeks as your body heals. You also should wear a very good support bra for 4 weeks. It doesn't look like you have developed a hematoma. Youmight ask your surgeon for a short course of flexeril to help with muscular spasm. You have a nice result. Take care of yourself.

Heavy lifting hinders healing

June 14th, 2014

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Thank you for your pictures. You're certainly not doing yourself any favors in your healing process. I understand that you have a young child and must care for your child but you must recruit help in doing so. Heavy lifting aggravates the muscle and prolongs is healing.

Breast Augmentation Pictures

Post Operative Pain After Breast Augmentation

June 13th, 2014

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Hello,I am sorry to hear that your left breast is bothering you. It is unlikely lifting your baby has caused any bleeding. Unless your discomfort gets worse, you should not be concerned and should focus on healing and being positive. There is no need to ice or massage your implants. Although many doctors still advocate it, massage has never been shown to decrease your risk for capsular contracture, which makes sense based on what we know about the biology of it.Best of luck!

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